Cotton Lamp Wick from China
Woven cotton wick designed for use in oil lamps, providing a steady flame through capillary action. It is braided for durability and even burning, specifically classified under HTS 5908.00.00.00 as a textile wick for lamps. Impregnation may be applied to reduce soot.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify wick construction (woven/plaited/knitted) via manufacturer specs to confirm HTS classification; ensure no impregnation exceeds visible limits per chapter notes
• Provide end-use certification if challenged as general fabric